FAA Seeks Comments Related to FAST-SAF Grant Program
By Erin Voegele The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has opened a public comment period regarding its intention to request Office of Management and Budget approval for a new information collection related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) grant funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act. The IRA was signed by President Biden in August 2022. […]
Webinar: Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) Overview and Enrollment Orientation (FY2023-24)
The webinar will serve as an introduction to the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). USDA staff will provide an overview of the program (including recent updates), along with detailed information on how to enroll for access to the HBIIP application system, important dates, and will reserve time to answer questions. Interested parties can register to […]
NORA Releases Biodiesel Blends Quick Guide for Technicians
As the liquid heating industry continues to decarbonize through ever-increasing blends of biodiesel in fuel, questions have arisen as to the proper way to manage service in the field. NORA consulted service technicians, educators, manufacturers and its own research to identify the most common questions about servicing biofuel powered heating appliances. The results were narrowed […]
Slight Volume Increases For Biobased Diesel In 2023-2025 Final RFS Rule Not Enough, Stakeholders Say
The U.S. EPA released June 21 what is arguably the most consequential administration of U.S. federal biofuel policy in modern history, the agency’s final “set” rule establishing renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2023-’25 under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard—the first such final rule after statutory volumes established by Congress in the Energy Independence and Security […]
United States Department of Agriculture Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Monday, June 26, 2023, that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. “President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act […]
Moline Finds Natural Choices for Performance, Worker Health, Budgets, and Sustainability in Biobased Products
Check out the choices the City of Moline is making to shrink their environmental footprint and protect worker health. See how they evaluate the performance of more sustainable products at the same time they protect taxpayer dollars for fleets, roads and even door mats. Learn from the American Lung Association about how worker health and […]